Rolex. A fine and rare 18K gold automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, fancy lugs and black lacquer dial
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Rolex. A fine and rare 18K gold automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, fancy lugs and black lacquer dial

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, REF. 5018, CASE NO. 678'865, MANUFACTURED IN 1949

Closed15 November 2010

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Rolex. A fine and rare 18K gold automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, fancy lugs and black lacquer dial
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Ref. 5018, case no. 678'865, manufactured in 1949
Cal. 9 3/4''' nickel-finished lever movement, 17 jewels, black lacquer dial, applied square and baton numerals, gold dauphine hands, outer beady minute divisions on gilt chapter ring, sweep centre seconds, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, fancy curved and fluted lugs, screw back with engraved initials ERH, screw down crown, 18K gold Rolex buckle, case, dial and movement signed
33 mm. diam.

Specialist note

The present watch is a fine example of the so-called "Bombé" reference 5018, French for "domed", referring to the unusual shape of the lugs of this model. It is furthermore distinguished by the attractive black lacquer dial with the gilt printing and very good overall condition.